Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.1

Platform-created modelIntermediateAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs unverified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 355–375 g
Balance: High
Feel: Medium

Best price

€300.00

Platform score 7.5/10

The softer Viper in Juan Lebrón's 2027 line: a Soft Carbon face over a Black EVA core keeps the Viper's attacking power with more comfort on every hit. Aimed at competitive players with an offensive style. Babolat lists a weight of 365 g +/– 10 g, balance Head heavy, a Black EVA core and a Soft Carbon face. Babolat's page leaves the shape out; retailer listings (Tennis Warehouse Europe, Padel Proshop, PadelShop) list a diamond head.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Intermediate and advanced players who attack and finish points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Recommended for: Players who live at the net and generate their own racket speed.
Not ideal for: Beginners, or anyone who mostly defends from the back glass.

The diamond shape is clearest in the front view: the widest point sits up near the tip.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.5/10

Sample evaluation

Power8.7

Control6.6

Maneuverability6.0

Forgiveness5.9

Sweet spot5.9

Defence6.0

Attack8.9

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

UnverifiedBrand-listed specs from the official product page, collected 6 Oct 2026. Hardness, Surface finish, Frame material from Babolat and Padel Nuestro (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Babolat
Model: Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.1
Collection: Juan Lebrón
Year: 2027
Shape: DiamondWidest high up near the tip, tapering in straight lines to the throat. The sweet spot sits high on the face. Maximum leverage for overheads and smashes. The smaller, higher sweet spot punishes off-centre hits, so it rewards good technique.
Weight: 355–375 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
Balance: High (head-heavy) · ≈ 272 mm (estimated)Where the weight is concentrated. Hits harder on smashes and volleys, but feels slower to swing and is more demanding on the shoulder and elbow. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Carbon
Face material: Soft Carbon
Core: Black EVAA mix of comfort and precision that suits most intermediate players.
Surface: 3D textureThe most bite on the ball, for players who rely on spin and effects.
Hardness: MediumA balanced core density.
Sweet spot: High on the faceDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip